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The charges are in connection with the deaths of Davie Lee McSwain, 82, and Joan McSwain, 78. Both were found dead by their son just after 6 p.m. Thursday at their home on Garcia Kennedy Road off National Highway and Highway 68 northeast of Thomasville.

Deputies allege Franklin unlawfully entered the home early Thursday morning and may have been shot by Davie McSwain in an attempt at self-defense. Deputies allege Franklin stole a .38-caliber revolver from the home and fled in the couple's van.

Franklin is also a suspect in robberies at CVS stores in Aberdeen near Southern Pines and Georgetown, S.C., about 40 miles southwest of Myrtle Beach. Drugs and money were stolen from both locations, deputies said.

Deputies said both suspects may be very desperate and should be considered armed and dangerous. Franklin has a criminal history dating back to 1998, including charges of assault on a government official and felony breaking and entering and larceny.

The couple's van is a dark blue 2006 Chrysler Town & Country with North Carolina license plate XRX-2142.

Davie McSwain was a retired military veteran, while Joan McSwain had been retired from a bank in High Point, deputies said.

If you know the whereabouts of either suspect or have any information that can help investigators, you're asked to call 911, the Davidson County Sheriff's Office at 336-242-2105 or Lexington Area Crime Stoppers at 243-2400.

David Jeannot is following the story and will have more details later Monday on WXII 12 News.